When a permit has been issued for the drilling of an oil or
gas well or both, each well operator shall run and permanently
cement a string of casing in the hole through the fresh water
bearing strata in such a manner and to the extent provided for
in rules promulgated by the director in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.

No oil or gas well shall be drilled nearer than two hundred
feet from an existing water well or dwelling without first
obtaining the written consent of the owner of such water well or
dwelling.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2016 Regular Session
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